The funding was awarded under the European Space Agencys Boost!
Programme, which aimsto help companies develop new launch technologies and bring them to the market.
By 2030, it hopes to launch approximately 50 times per year to dedicated orbits for full satellite constellations.
RFA has spent a little over 40mn so far in its quest to become Europes first small launch provider.
A small-lift launch vehicle is a rocket orbital launch vehicle that is capable of lifting 2,000 kg or less.
Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
